Theme: Guilt Flashcards
1
Q
‘ Full of scorpions is my mind ‘
Macbeth
A
Shows that Macbeth is troubled by his act of regicide and is being stung by his guilty conscience
It also shows he feels as if he is in hell or in a nightmare and is disturbed by it
2
Q
‘ Out dammed spot ‘
Lady Macbeth
A
3
Q
‘ Amen stuck in my throat ‘
A
4
Q
‘ That dare look on that which might appal the devil ‘
A
Shows he is hallucinating as a result of his guilty
conscience
Shows how scared he is of what he has done shows the audience that evil spirits will haunt you and that you will be punished for your sin
5
Q
‘ Nature seems dead ‘
Macbeth
A
Expressing guilt and remorse
